This year's Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival is packed with installations, exhibitions and performances from all around the world

The annual Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival takes place in September this year. Events are being scheduled at various venues all over the city – there's a lot to see and visit! To make things easier for you, we've rounded up our top picks from the roster.Click here for the full list of events at the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival 2017.

JINLENG, and photographs by Almarhum Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin ShahWhat it is: A combined exhibition featuring selected artworks by Yeoh Jin Leng, one of Malaysia's oldest living artists, and a set of royal photographs taken by the late Sultan of Terengganu, Almarhum Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin ShahWhen: 11am to 7pm, 1 to 17 September (closed on Mondays)Where: The Edge Galerie, G5-G6, Mont Kiara Meridin 19, Jalan Duta KiaraTickets: Free

On 9 and 16 September, Jin Leng will host an informal and intimate discussion with the late sultan's grandson Raja Ihsan Shah (he's also the custodian of the sultan's photography archive). They will tackle topics like the art of the artist, the benefits of art education for creative thinking, art and spirituality. There will also be sketching and clay workshops.

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Che MalamboWhat it is: A showcase of precise footwork and rhythmic stomping to the drumming of bombos, and whirling of the boleadoras (lassos with stones on the end). The dance is inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses in Argentina.Who's in it: Performed by an all-male company of 12 dancers, directed by French choreographer and former ballet dancer Gilles BrinasWhen: 8.30pm, 2 and 3 SeptemberWhere: Auditorium DBKL, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala LumpurTickets: RM90 | RM30 for concessions

Try your hand (or foot) in the Che Malambo dance yourself at the dance party held at 10.30pm on 1 September at Rhapsody Square, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak. Admission is free!

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Beyond CalligraphyWhat it is: The first episode of the show features five dances named after five different script styles in the Chinese calligraphy. The performance in episode two pays homage to the spiritual essence of ink wash painting.Who's in it: The Guangdong Modern Dance Company from ChinaWhen: 8.30pm, 4 and 5 SeptemberWhere: Theatre, Damansara Performing Arts Centre, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8 Damansara PerdanaTickets: RM88 | RM78 for DCard members

Call 03 4056 0001/ 0002 to book tickets

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Entranced: An Evening with a GhostWhat it is: A contemporary dance performance that combines elements from Southeast Asian rituals and the ancient Japanese Noh drama traditions. It explores the metaphorical significance of the ghost as it inhabits shared worlds.Who's in it: Aida Redza, Naohiko Umewaka, Rathimalar Govindarajoo, Kaede TakayaWhen: 8.30pm, 2 September | 3pm, 3 SeptemberWhere: KuAsh Theatre, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr IsmailTickets: RM77 | RM47 for early birds (before 18 August) | RM47 for students | RM285 for group of five

The performance will also include a documentary that chronicles the performances of the cast members from different generations. The video will be screened before the dance. Call 03 4056 0001/0002 to book tickets.

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2020: Futurists' DiariesWhat it is: A performance that explores mobility and time travel through the narrative of clones who receive the diaries of great thinkers and creators from different times in history.Who's in it: Ng Chor Guan (director), Brigel Gjoka (dramatist), Steve Goh (choreographer), Lisa Foo (set and costume designer), Tan E-Jan (creative producer).When: 8.30pm, 23 September | 3pm, 24 SeptemberWhere: Auditorium DBKL, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala LumpurTickets: RM58 for adults | RM38 for students

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A Tale That Must Be Told: MacbethWhat it is: An interactive recollection of the rise and fall of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most popular characters. The audience will be able to take part in certain scenes of the play such as the opening battle and the seduction of the three witches.Who's in it: Lim Soon Heng, Rachel Chin, Nave VJWhen: 11am and 3pm, 8, 9, 10 SeptemberWhere: Studio Ramli Hassan, 8A Tepian Tunku, Bukit Tunku, Kuala LumpurTickets: RM35

Wolfe Bowart is also hosting a drama and theatre workshop for free on 20 September at 5.30pm at the same venue. Be sure to check it out for insiders' tips about the acting industry.

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Gelora – The Tarakucha Big Band ExtravaganzaWhat it is: A 10-piece band that performs some of Malaysia's classics (think P. Ramlee and Saloma) as well as pop songs you probably know and original music written by the band.Who's in it: Sean Ghazi, Ida MarianaWhen: 8.30pm, 7 to 9 SeptemberWhere: Panggung Bandaraya, Jalan Raja, Kuala LumpurTickets: RM70, RM90, RM120

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CeriteraWhat it is: It's an exhibition featuring photographs and stories from South East Asia. It will also feature curatorial walks, talks and forums with notable artists from the region such as Andri Tambunan (Indonesia), Caleb Ming (Singapore), Doni Maulistya (Indonesia), Hanna Reyes (Philippines), and Hasnoor Hussain (Malaysia).When: 10am to 6pm on weekdays, 12pm to 8pm on weekends, from 6 to 16 SeptemberWhere: Ruang by Think City, 2nd Floor, 2 Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala LumpurTickets: Free

Curatorial walk with Rahman Roslan takes place on 6 September at 4pm while those with other participating artists are scheduled for 6 September (6pm) and 7 and 8 September (1pm, 3pm and 6pm).